Join us for an informational IEA Team meeting Saturday, July 12th, 1:00pm in the PEC Party Room!
Your own horse and tack NOT required!
Walk Trot - Advanced!
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) was formed and organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students in grades 4-12.
IEA provides an affordable alternative to classical showing, giving fourth through twelfth grade students the opportunity to compete in a team environment and prepare them for the college levels at the same time.
At the high school level, colleges (both equestrian colleges and universities with emerging NCAA programs) scout for talent, as well as offer scholarships.
• IEA riders do not need to own a horse or tack to participate!
• $1.5 million in cash and renewable collegiate Scholarships awarded each season.
• National Youth Board and Leadership opportunities.
• Financial Aid and Grant opportunities.
• Individual and Team Advancement at Local, Regional, Zone, and National competitions.
• National Online Horsemanship Knowledge Program (National Hippology Academy)
• Access to additional events, clinics, college recruitment events, mentorships, volunteer opportunities, contests, and more.
IEA Competition Format
The unique aspect of these competitions, both at the local and national level, is that none of the riders will supply their own horses or tack.
Instead, the horses, saddle, and other tack are provided to the students at the show. The host team arranges for the horses and equipment. Some of the equipment may be borrowed from various training barns and facilities.
Though the rider and horse have a short opportunity at orientation in the over fences classes, essentially, the horse is new to the rider, and the scores are based upon horsemanship and equitation, not the horse.
The competitions involve jumping classes and flat equitation classes for all ability levels from beginner through advanced.
Also check out other Contests in Bonita Springs, Workshops in Bonita Springs, Meetups in Bonita Springs.
